Pheochromocytomas produce and secrete catecholamines, so it can cause hypertension.Although it is an uncommon cause of secondary hypertension, it represents a curable form of hypertension.

• 摘要嗜铬细胞瘤为肾上腺髓质所产生的肿瘤，此肿瘤会分泌儿茶酚氨造成血压的不稳定上升。